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Hungarian Hot Wax — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Hungarian Hot Wax
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70-75days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil reaches 65°F and night temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, deep but infrequent watering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright yellow ripening to red
Size: 5 1/2"
Shape: Elongated cone, slightly curved with thick walls
Flavour: Sweet with moderate heat, 5,000-15,000 Scoville units

In the kitchen

Pickling, stuffing, roasting, fresh in salads, Hungarian dishes, pizza toppings

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, flea beetles
Diseases: Bacterial spot, pepper mosaic virus, anthracnose
Resistance: Good general resistance, tolerant of cool weather

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

TomatoesSimilar growing requirements and can share space efficiently, mutual pest deterrence

OreganoRepels aphids and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

CarrotsLoosens soil around pepper roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

OnionsRepels aphids, thrips, and other pests with sulfur compounds

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

LettuceProvides living mulch and utilizes space efficiently without root competition

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that inhibits pepper growth and development

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that stunt pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and can attract pests that also damage peppers

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Hungarian Hot Wax?

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